Follow along on our family's journey with our newly adopted daughter from China. I advocate for children as a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem, representing abused and neglected children in court. I share my faith here and my desire for the care and justice of the abandoned and lonely in the world.

The Crew

Christina, Matthew, Joshua and Katie Grace XiHua

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

WISDOM FROM A SAINT - THE ANYWAY POEM

My cousin, Ashley, who just returned home to the states after a year and a half mission in Georgetown, Guyana had this beautiful quote posted on her blog. I've been meaning to re-post. If only we could all look into the heart of a woman like Mother Teresa and glean how she reflects the heart of God. Feels His cry for the poor and needy. Abandoning ourselves for others.

People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;Forgive them anyway.If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;Be kind anyway.If you are successful, you will win some false friends and make some true enemies;Succeed anyway.If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;Be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;Build anyway.If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;Be happy anyway.The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;Do good anyway.Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;Give the world the best you've got anyway.You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God;It was never between you and them anyway. - Mother Teresa

So many waiting children-Could one be waiting for you? Consider Adoption!

SUPPORT ORPHANS WITH THE MORROW FAMILY

AMY'S ASSORTED ADVENTURES - THIER SWEET BABIES!

INDIA'S CHILDREN NEED YOUR SUPPORT

NICOG - Indian Missionary, Pastor VA Thampy, stayed with our family many times when I was a child. Now he has a ministry in India that is feeding the poor, running orphanages, women's assistance and much more.

LOVE A CHILD

Help Support Haitian Orphans

Africa Abandoned Baby Center-click on photo to find out how you can help!

THESE BOOKS I'VE READ OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS WILL INSPIRE YOU TO MOVE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

A Thousand Shall Fall

Always Enough

Another Place At The Table

Be a Hero - The Battle For Mercy and Social Justice

Before We Kill and Eat You

Bruchko (captivating!!)

Chasing The Dragon (a must read!!!)

God's Smuggler

Half The Sky

In the Presence of My Enemies

Letters From An Unknown Chinese Mother

Lords of the Earth

Lucky Girl (great insight from an adoptive Chinese girl from Taiwan)

Mission Possible

Mission To The Headhunters

More Than Enough

On Their Own- What Happens To Children When They Age Out of Foster Care

Peace Child

Pentecost in the Hills of Taiwan (more informational)

Same Kind of Different as Me (a must read!!)

Success as a Foster Parent

The Bible (just keep reading!)

The Connected Child

The Cross and the Switchblade

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

The Greatest Miracle in the World

The Heavenly Man

The Hiding Place

The Lost Daughters of China

The Power of a Praying Parent

The Power of a Praying Wife

Under the Overpass

Vanya

Who Moved My Cheese?

About Me

My husband, Jacob, and I live in Florida with our 4 kids; Christina, Matthew and Joshua and our newly adopted daughter Katie Grace Xi Hua. Follow along with me on our journey through adoption and home again, my advocacy work and just fun family time!